Employer University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata / pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 14/01/2025
Senior Clinical Physiologist / Health Care Scientist
Band 6
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Scientist to increase our Scientist team in the Cardiology Section of the Clinical Measurement Department at UHDB, including Queens Hospital Burton and the 3 associated Community Diagnostic Centres. Ideally experienced in Exercise Testing, Ambulatory Monitoring analysis and reporting, Physiologist Led Palpitation clinic, Tilt table testing, Cardiac Catheterisation.
This is a permanent post. Applicants will need to demonstrate proven competency in your specialty. The core hours are 8am - 6pm.
Applicants must hold BSC (HONS) Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification and post grad experience.
Clinical Physiologists with demonstrable experience having a range of clinical experience in cardiology and a proven track record specialising in Exercise Testing, Ambulatory Monitoring analysis, Cardiac Catheterisation and eager to learn lead specialist skills in e.g. Physiologist Led Palpitation clinic, Tilt table testing, and to sit SCST Diploma in ECG interpretation in the next 6 -12 months will be considered, pay scale will be adjusted to reflect skills and experience e.g. band 5 whilst training moving to band 6 once training completed.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
* Performs analyses, interprets and reports on a broad range of standard and highly complex diagnostic investigations ensuring they are delivered in a timely and professional manner
* Approves and authorises highly specialised reports generated by other clinical physiologists
* Undertakes training and supervision of trainees and other professionals
* Participates in the out of hours on-call rota
Closing date of applications: 1 January 2025
Interview date: 14 January 2025
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
* On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements
* BSC (HONS) Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification and experience
* Education and training skills Member of Professional Body
Experience & Knowledge
* Specialist clinical experience of complex investigations/advanced procedures acquired through extensive experience and specialist training courses/ qualifications
* Knowledge and experience of a broad range of standard and complex, diagnostic clinical measurement investigations
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
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Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here.
UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right the work in the UK via:
* the points-based immigration system
* the EU settlement scheme
* eVisa
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Sarah Dury
Job title: Principal clinical physiologist
Email address: sarah.dury@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01332 789261
Additional information: Mrs L Wheatley
lisa.wheatley5@nhs.net
Tel 01332 788958
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: Recruitment Centre
Rehab Block, Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
Telephone 01332 788466
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